Bill Text: IL SR1342 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourns the death of James F. "Jim" Caldbeck of River Forest.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-01 - Resolution Adopted [SR1342 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR1342-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened
to learn of the death of James F. "Jim" Caldbeck of River
Forest, who passed away on October 17, 2022 at the age of 94;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck was born to Cornelius and Elizabeth
Caldbeck in Chicago on September 14, 1928; he grew up as the
sixth of seven children in a lively Irish family; as a child,
he developed and maintained a strong sense of humor; and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck performed with the Holy Name
Cathedral Choristers in his early days, and a photo of a choir
performance once landed him on the cover of Catholic Women's
Magazine; and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck joined the U.S. Marine Corps after
graduating from De LaSalle High School; he trained at Parris
Island and was stationed at Camp Lejeune before boarding a
ship to serve on the Mediterranean Sea; upon returning home
from the Marines, he studied business at Loyola University;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck married Michele "Micki" in 1967, and
they later welcomed three daughters while living in River

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Forest; and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck was an avid sports fan and enjoyed
high school, college, and professional games; his favorite
teams included the Chicago Bears, the Notre Dame Fighting
Irish, and the Chicago White Sox; his favorite pastime was
playing tennis; and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck was comfortable with performing
domestic duties; he sang You Are My Sunshine to his daughters
and drove them to school every day; in the kitchen, his
specialties included brownies, which were sought after by
family members and friends, and his mashed potato soup; and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck was known for being a snappy dresser
due to his mixing and matching of plaid, stripes, and paisley
in single outfits; he will be remembered for his dad jokes and
his willingness to offer a compliment or a helping hand; and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck was preceded in death by his parents
and his siblings, Dorothy, Jack, Sunny, Alice, Ray, and Mary;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Caldbeck is survived by his wife of 55 years,
Michele; his daughters, Elizabeth (Craig), Maureen (Adam), and
Cara (Elliot); and his granddaughter, Madeline; therefore, be

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it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
James F. "Jim" Caldbeck and extend our sincere condolences to
his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to the family of Jim Caldbeck as an expression of our
deepest sympathy.